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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.42, 9,653.68 and 3,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.42, 9,653.68 and 3,851.60 is: 5,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.42 : 9,653.68 = 3,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.42/9,653.68 = 3,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.42x = 9,653.68 × 3,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.42x = 37,182,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182,142.84/6,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.22

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